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Business & Economy · Middle EastUS military opens shipping corridor in Strait of Hormuz carrying 10 million barrels of oil daily
The US military has established a nightly shipping corridor in the Strait of Hormuz, allowing 15 to 20 tankers to transport about 10 million barrels of oil daily. The operation, running for several weeks, avoids Iranian-controlled areas and has guided over 1,000 vessels since May, according to US officials.
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Conflict & Security · Middle EastIran weighs strikes on US bases in Europe if US renews war
Iranian officials told the Financial Times they are assessing strikes on US military assets in southeastern Europe if the US escalates the conflict. Targets include bases in Bulgaria and Cyprus, and submarine fibre-optic cables in the Strait of Hormuz. US President Donald Trump said no negotiations are underway and the naval blockade remains in force.
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Conflict & Security · Middle EastUAE President and Trump discuss Iran tensions in 18 August call
UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al-Nahyan and US President Donald Trump spoke by phone on 18 August 2026 about regional tensions, bilateral ties, and Iran’s position on the Strait of Hormuz. The call coincided with the expiry of a 60-day US-Iran agreement and a third attack on an ADNOC-operated tanker in a week.
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